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Quiz Questions

1.
When you look at your profit at the end of the week, you usually think...
- A.
  How is that all that is left?
- B.
  We did okay, but it could be better
- C.
  It's solid & predictable
2.
When payroll comes around, it feels...
- A.
  Heavy. It always feels tight.
- B.
  Fine.. but margins aren't amazing
- C.
  Completely manageable
3.
Be honest, are you still one of the top revenue producers?
- A.
  Yes. When I stop. We feel it.
- B.
  I still contribute alot.
- C.
  No. The team carries the revenue
4.
How do you currently pay yourself?
- A.
  Whatever is left over after expenses
- B.
  Owner drawings when possible
- C.
  Structured salary & profit
5.
If you stepped away for 2 full weeks, what would realistically happen?
- A.
  Revenue would drop
- B.
  It would run, but I'd be nervous
- C.
  Everything would operate smoothly
6.
Retail in your salon is...
- A.
  Inconsistent or low
- B.
  Decent, but not maximised
- C.
  A strong, intentional revenue stream
7.
Raises or commissions increase usually when...
- A.
  Someone asks
- B.
  I feel they deserve it
- C.
  They hit clear performance metrics
8.
The phrase that hits hardest right now is...
- A.
  I'm carrying too much
- B.
  We're busy, but I'm not making enough
- C.
  I know I'm close to the next level
9.
Your biggest hidden frustration is...
- A.
  I can't unplug without anxiety
- B.
  I feel responsible for everyones income
- C.
  I've outgrown this level, but don't know the next move
10.
If you had to fix ONE thing immediately, it would be...
- A.
  My team relying on me
- B.
  My profit margins
- C.
  My growth ceiling

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Owner Dependency Leak
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You built your salon. You took the risk. You put in the hours when no one else would. And now… it’s yours.And yet… it feels heavy.You’re still the glue holding it all together. You notice every little thing that could go wrong, every mistake your team makes & every time you need to step in. You’re exhausted, but you can’t step away, because if you do, it all feels like it will fall apart.This isn’t a personal failure. It’s a structural one. Your salon was designed for your hustle, not your freedom.Here Is What’s Happening...Your salon depends on your:RevenueDecisionsEmotional regulationClient retentionProblem solvingWhich means even if revenue looks okay…Freedom is capped.And freedom is directly tied to profit stability.You likely....Still take too many clientsSolve team issues immediately instead of structurallyDon’t have clear KPIs for your teamHaven’t built a true second-in-command structureYou’re still the engine.That’s exhausting - and it limits scale.What To Do Next...Audit how much revenue depends directly on you.Identify tasks only you should be doing as CEO.Create leadership layers inside the team.Build KPI visibility so you’re not managing by emotion.This is not about “letting go.”It’s about building a salon that doesn’t collapse without you.If your salon can’t run without you, it’s not scalable yet.Let’s fix that properly.You can step out. You can scale. You can pay yourself what you’re worth without being tied to every client, every staff member, every problem.The first step is restructuring who holds responsibility and how profit flows.This is the shift from “owner” to full CEO.And it’s the difference between income and scalable wealth.On the CEO Salon Profit Strategy Call, we’ll:• Assess how dependent your salon is on you• Identify where leadership structure is missing• Map out your transition into true CEO• And build a profit model that works without you carrying everythingIf stepping away feels risky, this is your sign it’s time to restructure.
2.
Structural & Margin Leak
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You’ve done the hard work. You have clients, a team, and a salon that looks successful.And yet… every month, it’s like you’re never fully ahead. Payroll hits, expenses pile up, and by the time you pay yourself, you wonder: “Why isn’t this reflecting all the work I’m putting in?”It’s frustrating. It’s unfair. And it’s not your fault.Here Is What’s Happening...Your salon generates revenue…but your cost structure is swallowing it.You likely have:Pricing not aligned to your actual cost per serviceRetail not contributing properly to marginOverhead creeping without reviewNo clear target profit percentageNo owner pay strategyYou’re operating.But you’re not engineering profit.And profit doesn’t happen by accident.What To Do...Define a target net profit percentage.Break down cost per service including labor + product + overhead allocation.Evaluate pricing through margin lens, not competitor comparison.Separate owner pay from “whatever’s left.”Most salon owners never actually calculate cost per service properly.When we do this together, they usually discover thousands hiding in plain sight..Andd...This isn’t about hustling more.It’s about engineering profit intentionally.Right now, your salon is likely operating without a defined target margin, which means profit is accidental.And accidental profit disappears.You need....• A clear net profit target• Cost-per-service clarity• Pricing structured around margin• A real owner pay strategyThis is where most salon owners realise they’ve been “running a business”…but not actually building one.On the CEO Salon Profit Strategy Call, we’ll:• Break down your current numbers• Identify your exact profit gap• Rework your margin structure• And build a 90-day recalibration planIf your salon “should” be more profitable by now, this is where we fix that.
3.
CEO Refinement Leak
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You’ve built something that works. You’re not drowning. The team is functional. The money exists. And yet… something still nags at you. You can’t put your finger on it, but you know you’re capable of more.You’re so close to stepping fully into the CEO role, the one where you call the shots, earn what you deserve, and take real time off without any anxiety.So What’s Happening Here Is...You’ve already built something strong.But you feel:Slight inefficienciesMargins that could be tighterLeadership that could be strongerGrowth that could be more intentionalProfit that could be more predictableYou’re no longer in survival mode.You’re in optimization mode.And this is where most salon owners plateau, because refinement requires precision.What Needs to Change...Margin OptimizationNot raising prices randomly.Strategic, data-backed pricing alignment.Compensation CalibrationEnsuring top performers are rewarded, without eroding margin.Predictable Profit PlanningForecasting profit 3–6 months ahead.Not hoping it shows up.CEO-Level Decision FiltersEvery decision filtered through:Does this increase margin?Does this increase stability?Does this increase enterprise value?This is the shift from “successful operator” to “wealth-building CEO.”You’ve done the hard part.You built the team.You built the brand.You created momentum.But refinement is what separates successful salon owners from wealthy CEOs.At this stage, it’s not about fixing leaks.It’s about...• Optimizing margin• Increasing owner pay strategically• Strengthening leadership layers• Building profit predictability• Expanding without chaosYou don’t need survival advice.You need precision.On the CEO Salon Profit Strategy Call, we will:• Identify where refinement will unlock higher margin• Optimize your pricing + payroll alignment• Strengthen your CEO positioning• Map out your next-level growth strategyThis is about scaling with intention, not effort.Move from successful to strategically wealthy, babe this is your next step. 👇🏻